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Elysia Berman on her “no-buy” year

Elysia Berman on her “no-buy” year

A lot of Americans’ resolutions for the new year revolve around money, but could you hold off shopping for a full year? On this week’s 51%, we explore the concept of a “no-buy year” with Elysia Berman, a Brooklyn-based content creator tracking her journey away from...

The Book Show | Percival Everett – James (encore airing)

“James,” by Percival Everett, is a reimagining of Mark Twain’s “Adventures of Huckleberry Finn” told from the point of view of enslaved person, Jim. While many narrative set pieces of “Huckleberry Finn” remain in place, Jim’s agency, intelligence and compassion are...

Cancer research and centipede venom

Cancer research and centipede venom

The Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center in Buffalo, New York has expanded. Officials say new lab space will make the facility a national leader in cancer research.   And we’ll learn about a giant centipede with a talent for toxins.